Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Tiguan I

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2010-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 300 V6

231 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,591 kg
    3,508 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
200hp149kW
231hp172kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,591kg3,508lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
35.4s
Calculated
49.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km462mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,809mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,686mm66in
1,689mm66in
Wheelbase
2,604mm103in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
470L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V66,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.4 s
49.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6 has 31 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
1,591 kg
3,508 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
1,755 kg
3,869 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V67.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
744 km
462 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
629 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.6 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,686 mm
66.4 in
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,591 kg
3,508 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,686 mm
66.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Range score
744 km
462 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Is 164 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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